Category Archives: accessories
Daily Outfit: Red Alert [Pinspiration]
Sometimes the best outfits come together randomly on a Friday morning as you stand in front of your closet. That’s exactly what happened for this outfit. And sometimes the best place to take outfit pictures is in the mattress isle at Ikea. Just sayin’.
The Pinspiration
If you’re needing inspiration for outfits, Pinterest is a must. It’s full of great examples of real women remixing clothes from their closets. With these images from Seersucker and Saddles and The Glitter Guide fresh in my mind, this outfit came together easily.
Via: Seersucker and Saddles on Pinterest
Via: The Glitter Guide on Pinterest
Where do you get your style inspiration?
Linking up: Monday Mingle | Best of Friday Style | What What I’m Wearing | Sunday Style
Posted in accessories, personal style, what i wore
Tagged cashmere, daily outfit, ikat, kohl's, nordstrom rack, ny&co, pesky cat designs, pinspiration, tortoise and blonde, van heusen
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How to Tie a Scarf Video – Variation on the Slipknot
A couple weeks ago, I taught a workshop for women in the community about How to Make the Most of Your Wardrobe. It was well attended and the women walked away with some great actionable tips, including creative ways to tie a scarf. My friend Rachelle Willhite was so kind as to take some photos and video of the event during the “how to tie a scarf” portion of the segment. Here’s a variation on the slipknot, the most common way to tie a scarf, that adds some texture and interest.
A clever way to wear a scarf is to use it as a beach cover-up and tie it around your waist. Many a woman feels self conscious about her body at the beach and a colorful scarf tied as a sarong is a great way to feel more comfortable in your skin poolside. (As a sidebar, I love how my model Faye is beaming in this picture!)
How To: Pairing Necklaces With Different Necklines
One of my clients has been struggling with which necklaces work with different necklines. If you have the same challenge, here is a great collection of necklace recommendations for different necklines from The Budget Babe that I had to share!
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Tagged how to, matching necklaces and necklines, necklaces for boatneck necklines, necklaces for collared shirt necklines, necklaces for jewel necklines, necklaces for round necklines, necklaces for scoop necklines, necklaces for split neck necklines, necklaces for strapless dresses, necklaces for sweetheart necklines, necklaces for v-neck necklines, necklaces for wide neck necklines, pairing necklaces with different necklines
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Eyeglasses Lessons Learned from the Rivet & Sway Pop-Up Shop
Have you heard of Rivet & Sway? They’re a designer women’s eyeglasses company based in Seattle providing at-home try-on services. When I was working with Ellen Rowan on her image recently, she extended a lovely invitation to Rivet & Sway’s Pop Up Shop at Swink Style Bar.
Sarah and Britt at the Pop Up Shop at Swink Style Bar
It was such a treat to meet Britt, Sarah, and Ritzy, the team behind Rivet & Sway, and see their frames up close and personal. These gals are the kind of women you’d love to have around everyday — delightful, complimentary, and darling. Ritzy, the Personal Stylist for Rivet & Sway, is living proof that your career can be decided by your parents by your name!
Talking glasses geometry with Sarah, Ritzy and Britt of Rivet & Sway
I love a good pair of glasses and learned several great lessons from trying on Rivet & Sway’s frames:
- Don’t knock it till you try it. Give it a try! Step outside your comfort zone and try on styles that you may not have looked at otherwise. I have never owned a pair of cat-eye glasses before, but I have to say that the Spitfire frames were absolutely enchanting!
- There’s a geometry to consider. There are all sorts of lines at play in your face shape, your eye shape, your eyebrows, your bone structure, and the way that they interact with your frames.
Trying the Punchline frames in Neopolitan with Britt from Rivet & Sway
- It all boils down to personal preference. Even though everything may align stylistically between you and a frame, it may still not work with your personal preference. Styling isn’t an exact science because even though it could look perfect from an outsider’s perspective, it might not fit with your preference. It’s always wise to accept other people’s two cents, just remember that at the end of the day, your decision is the one that counts.
Trying on the Six Shooter from Rivet & Sway. Can't get enough of this color!
One of my favorite pairs of the night was the Hungry Heart. It just looks so natural.
The Hungry Heart. (Many thanks to Tim for the great mirror shot)
If you’re considering a pair of stylish spectacles, definitely check out Rivet & Sway for fab frames and convenient at-home try-on’s!
Do you wear glasses? How did you decide on your last pair of frames?
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Tagged cateye glasses, designer eyeglasses, how to pick eyeglasses, how to pick glasses frames, metallic frames, neopolitan eyeglasses, rivet & sway, short hair, stylish spectacles, swink style bar, teal eyeglasses, the hungry heart, the punchline, the six shooter, the spitfire frames, tortoiseshell glasses
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How to Layer Without the Bulk
Fall fashion is all about layering, but unless you’re careful, you can start looking like the Michelin Man. Here are three quick tips on how to layer your clothes without the bulk.
Layer lighter pieces. A lot of the bulk in layering can come from thick layers like cable knit sweaters or lined pea coats. Look for thinner sweaters, cardigans, and jackets to layer instead so you can keep the warmth without the bulk.- Cinch that waist. Find a way to create a clear waist indentation and it will create the illusion that you have a more hourglass silhouette. This anorak jacket has a drawstring waist which helps to accentuate a nice waist. You can also belt over or underneath your layering piece.
- Ditch the jeans. Jeans can add extra unflattering bulk underneath your longer layers. Instead, opt for a pair of streamlined leggings, pants, or trousers without the bulky stitching and pockets. If you’re wearing leggings, just make your derriere is covered!
Anorak jacket: $69.99 | Striped sweater: $69.99 | Mixed metal necklace: $29.99
Styled by Sarah Ward, Wardrobe Stylist for Pala Pala Dress Boutique in Seattle, WA.
Daily Outfit: Double Take
Top – Ross | Bronze multi-strand necklace – Forever21 | Skinny jeans – Kohl’s | Sandals – Nordstrom Rack | False eyelashes – Target
People freuquently tell me that I resemble the girl from a Knight’s Tale, Shannyn Sossaman — in fact, it even happened today at the dentist’s office. I’ve glimpsed the resemblance in the past but it wasn’t until I saw this photo from this set that I really saw it.
Looking at the comparison photos below (L: me, R: Shannyn) It’s rather uncanny. When I posted the images on Facebook, even my own mother thought they were both me.
Who’s your celebrity doppelganger?
Retail Therapy: Shoulder-Grazing Earrings
Yesterday I had a couple hours to kill in Downtown Seattle. Naturally, I indulged in some retail therapy when I wandered into one of my favorite little boutiques and walked out with these fabulous shoulder-grazing earrings from a local designer.
Cannot. Get. Enough. Nor can I wait to debut them!
What have you gotten from your latest retail therapy session?
Posted in accessories, what i wore
Tagged long earrings, mixed metals, retail therapy, seattle style blog, shoulder grazing earrings
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Currently Coveting: JewelMint Arabian Flavored Jewelry
A couple months back, my good friend SherRon from Shoes to Lose gifted me a pair of JewelMint Navajo-inspired earrings that I’ve barely taken off since then.
As you may know, JewelMint is the brainchild of actress Kate Bosworth and her celebrity stylist Cher Coulter. Every month they create a new collection and give you the chance to buy any piece from it for $29.99. I’ve been watching the collections for a while and am seeing quite a few things that are covet-worthy. Here’s some of my favorites from JewelMint’s collection right now with a decided Arabian flavor.
JewelMint Barefoot Anklet
JewelMint Gypsy Queen Earrings
JewelMint Sahara Blust Belt
JewelMint Arabian Romance Bracelet
JewelMint Gold Swan Cuff
Which JewelMint piece is your favorite? Have you ever bought something from JewelMint?
Currently Coveting: Momentum Handbag Clutch and Tassel
Recently at a women’s show, I discovered a local gem from Friday Harbor called Momentum Handbag headed up by the funky and fabulous Winnie Brumsickle. Or more accurately, I fell in love. And couldn’t bring myself to leave without one of her fabulous handcrafted one-of-a-kind handbags.
This Clutch and Tassel number is the embodiment of fabulous. Naturally it sold, but don’t worry, Winnie can make more! Check out Momentum Handbag on Facebook to see the latest designs.
Here’s a few more pieces to whet your appetite.
Momentum Handbag - Becky in Burnt Poppy $237
Momentum Handbag - Concert Bag $142
This Momentum Handbag design is the one I completely fell for. Seen on my shoulder everywhere.
Can't get enough of my Momentum Handbag!
Momentum Handbag - Petra Clutch $142
If you’re looking for a high quality leather handbag with a chic, modern, western flair to it, Momentum Handbag might be just the ticket! As my new pal Winnie says, “You vote with every purchase you make” so buy local!
Posted in accessories, designers
Tagged handcrafted leather handbag, momentum handbag, seattle designers
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Warby Parker’s Chic New Summer Glasses Line
I am a sucker for cool eyewear. While eyewear may not be the first accessory that comes to mind for you, it’s certainly something you can change up depending on how you feel. Warby Parker is a line of affordable eyewear — how does a pair of frames and the prescription lenses for a cool $95 sound to you? — that donates a pair of glasses every time frames are purchased.
This summer, Warby Parker has released a limited time collection called Summer Crystals that are light, bright, and utterly collectable. I can’t get enough of them! Since their marketing campaign is brilliant, highlighting the aqua and coral color scheme beautifully, here’s some literal eye candy for you.
Check out their collection at www.warbyparker.com!
